Dr. Ian Hamilton

Biography

Ian is the Vice Dean Research at the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment and a Professor of Energy, Environment, and Health at the UCL Energy Institute. His research focuses on the intersection of the built environment, climate, energy, and health. He has a robust background in evaluating climate mitigation actions and their impact on energy efficiency and building energy performance, indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, and associated health outcomes. His work emphasizes the intersectionality of climate actions related to a sustainable transition in the built environment, considering systemic inequities. Ian has successfully led interdisciplinary research programs aimed at creating sustainable and energy-efficient environments backed by numerous funding bodies, including UK Research Councils and Wellcome Trust. Before his role at UCL, he held various positions within the engineering and building development sectors in the UK and Canada, contributing to masterplan developments and urban strategies. Ian is also a member of the UCL Energy Institute's Energy Health Group.

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